Balmain S/S 2014
While the fashion industry may seem all glitz and glamour, at the end of the day expensive clothes means there is a business working behind the scenes. The designers at Paris Fashion Week let us know the working woman hasn’t been forgotten and in fact, she’s become the main focus for the season. The personal favorite, displayed at the top, is from Oliver Roustieng, creative director for Balmain. The collection is filled with the usual Balmain jackets and sporty wear but instead of chunky gold and edgy pieces of denim, there is a more sporty morning work attitude with shoes that are stylish and totally made for walking. No more of these short, black, kitten heels women have been subjected to for the office, now Nina Ricci and Carven are giving us slacks with florals and basic colors mixed with hints of color and thicker heels. Who said business formal meant boring and colorless? The shift in these designer looks has a lot to do with younger minds taking over these lasting brands and realizing that women are an increasingly important part of the business world and we love to look good. The original article can be found at http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/27/fashion/Sport-Is-the-Story-in-Paris-Fashion.html so enjoy.
